EXPERIENCE LEARNING COMMUNITY

EIN: 911626784 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SEATTLE, WA

Total Revenue
$21,040,617
Total Expenses
$30,004,259
Total Assets
$137,047,590
Net Assets
$128,803,846
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
TROY GRANDE
Phone
2067702700
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

EXPERIENCE LEARNING COMMUNITY, founded in 1992, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $21.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $30.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 43% operating deficit.

Mission

MOPOP ENGAGES THE PUBLIC VIA EXHIBITIONS, PROGRAMS, AND EDUCATION ON POP CULTURE AND ITS IMPACT.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,985,186
Program Service Revenue $17,324,715
Investment Income $1,446,073
Other Revenue $284,643
TOTAL REVENUE $21,040,617

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,000
Salaries & Benefits $13,698,598
Fundraising Expenses $587,439
Program Expenses $25,447,945
Other Expenses $16,260,553
TOTAL EXPENSES $30,004,259

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $21,040,617 $24,243,723 -0.1%
Expenses $30,004,259 $26,106,558 +0.1%
Net Income $-8,963,642 $-1,862,835 +3.8%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
164
Volunteers
198

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$642,958
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
4
$813,397
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JODY ALLEN CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAUNTA HYDE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARJORIE THOMAS TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVINA INSLEE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANA FRANK CIVIC DIRECTOR (THRU 12/31) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM BIERMAN CIVIC DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE QUISENBERRY CIVIC DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY BEASLEY CIVIC DIRECTOR (THRU 12/31) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENONI TAGOE CIVIC DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANIE HENDRIX CIVIC DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW NORMAN CIVIC DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER CHU CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$199,548 $17,910 $217,458
MICHELE SMITH CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$407,079 $18,421 $425,500
JACOB MCMURRAY CHIEF COLLECTIONS & EXHIB. OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$176,132 $35,055 $211,187
JAMES VEGAS VP OF MUSEUM OPS. & GOV. AFFAIRS 40.00
Key Emp
$169,077 $18,187 $187,264
TONI GODWIN SELLS CHIEF BUSINESS & OPS OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$195,791 $18,893 $214,684
NICOLE CARRIDO VP MARKETING STRATEGY & SPONSORSHIPS 40.00
Key Emp
$170,579 $29,683 $200,262
JESSICA LANE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & PROGRAMS 40.00
Highest
$133,187 $23,009 $156,196
KERIANNE HALPIN DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & REVENUE 40.00
Highest
$140,204 $13,504 $153,708
HOLLY MINCH DIRECTOR, IT 40.00
Highest
$148,990 $13,462 $162,452
LAURA PEPPEL DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40.00
Highest
$131,711 $17,888 $149,599
BRADLEY PURKEY SENIOR INTERACTIVE TECH PRODUCER 40.00
Highest
$102,258 $36,694 $138,952
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $21,040,617 $30,004,259 $137,047,590 $-8,963,642
2023 $24,243,723 $26,106,558 $146,242,605 $-1,862,835
2022 $19,751,552 $23,964,041 $148,344,162 $-4,212,489
2021 $23,528,435 $20,747,322 $150,532,395 $2,781,113
2020 $6,901,514 $19,942,376 $145,835,523 $-13,040,862
2019 $20,922,070 $23,607,089 $160,101,755 $-2,685,019
2018 $22,902,697 $23,021,579 $163,371,348 $-118,882
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